Garlic Butter Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb Fresh Green Beans
• 4 tbsp Butter
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
• 1/4 cup Almonds
• 1 tsp Gluten-Free Soy Sauce (Tamari)
• 2 tbsp Water

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the green beans to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and turn bright green.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

5. 5

   Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, gluten-free soy sauce (Tamari), salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Add water and cover the skillet. Steam for 3-5 minutes, or until the green beans are tender-crisp.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley and slivered almonds.

8. 8

   Serve immediately.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.